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Impact matters.

I’m extremely passionate about sustainable tourism and creating a positive impact through my business — which operates across three platforms: Jessie on a Journey, NYC Photo Journeys, and Epicure & Culture.

And I know how important it is to support brands that truly care about communities and the earth we share as a home.

Thus, I created a brand — actually an umbrella network of brands under the same corporation including Jessie on a Journey, Epicure & Culture, and NYC Photo Journeys — that does just this.

Here are a few of the impact initiatives of Jessie on a Journey:

  • Every single piece of content written for Jessie on a Journey — as well as Epicure & Culture and NYC Photo Journeys — is created with sustainable tourism in mind.
    • I try my absolute best to do my research and keep content up-to-date, but sometimes there are errors. If you see any brands or experiences mentioned that you feel do not fit this bill please email me at [email protected] so I can investigate.
  • 1% of profits from my direct NYC Photo Journeys bookings are donated to charity. This year, donations will go to City Harvest, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization working to rescue perfectly good, nutritious food and feed hungry New Yorkers. Past recipients have been Best Friends Animal Society and 100cameras.
  • NYC Photo Journeys also donates to charity through various pop-up events. Charities that have received donations include GlobalGiving.org, the Joyful Heart Foundation, and Robin Hood.
  • Additionally, I regularly donate a portion of proceeds from certain Jessie on a Journey course/product promotions to various causes, particularly when situations arise that need immediate attention. A few organizations I have donated to in the past include WIRES Australian Wildlife Rescue, National Black Justice Coalition, Watermelon Sisters, and UNICEF.
  • Every January, I do a donation event to raise money for CARE, a nonprofit dedicated to ending poverty worldwide, through my Travel Blog Prosperity membership. A donation is made for every upgraded membership. This event sometimes takes place during other months, as well.
  • NYC Photo Journeys is a recommended partner of Be Social Change, New York City's largest social impact community helping people find and do purposeful work, connect with like-minded people, and lead more socially-conscious lives.
  • I launched an online sustainable tourism magazine, Epicure & Culture, in 2012. Through this publication, I am able to educate people on ethical tourism practices, highlight incredible brands, and help travelers have meaningful and impactful experiences around the world.
  • In 2019, I won the Bessie Award at the Women In Travel Summit in the “Ethical Travel” category for my work with Epicure & Culture.
  • I am a volunteer for New York Cares, which helps me further invest in my own community.
  • I LOVE working with brands who truly care about sustainable tourism and making a positive impact on the communities they work in. If you’d like to partner, please visit my Work With Me page.